Experts say the ups and downs, the social commentary and the history-making moments are sure to spill over into the new year.

And what an eventful year it was in R&B/hip-hop and African music. No doubt still uppermost in the minds of many is the epic ...

Santa Ana artist Jay Taj wasn’t exactly raised on hip-hop music. But after naturally gravitating toward the genre in his ...

Atlanta isn’t just another stop on Hip Hop’s map — it’s a cultural epicenter that has shaped the sound, style, and future of ...

In 1961, 19-year-old Robert Allen Zimmerman dropped out of college in his native Minnesota, made a pilgrimage to New York ...

Explore the evolution of Sean "Diddy" Combs' mentions in hip-hop, from praise as a mogul to criticism in the wake of ...

Hip-Hop Wired returns with our best Hip-Hop albums of 2024, featuring artists from the East Coast, West Coast, and all points ...

Examining how hip-hop lyrics have evolved over 50 years, reflecting changing social attitudes and sparking important ...

Despite the medical team's valiant efforts, they struggled to obtain a reliable brain scan, and the toxins in his system ...

The year in hip-hop saw the reinvention of the diss track, with “Not Like Us” entering the musical canon as a bonafide hit. But the year wasn’t all rap beef; the rap world delivered a ...

From rap and R&B to dance and lo-fi, here's a playlist of the best Iowa hip-hop of 2024. Consider this a catalogue of our favorite tracks of the year, from the albums and EPs you need to hear!